Monday, February 28, 2011

Yes, he is surprised too!! I can't believe that he is four months old! To see where we have come from four months ago to now, is quite amazing to me! He is such a joy, and even though the first couple of months were different than we expected and very difficult at times, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat! We have had fun watching him grow, and learning how to parent. He has completely stolen my heart!! I wonder how I could possible love another baby as much as him (people tell me all the time that I will just as easily)!

Yawning! He plays with his toys, and this week learned that he can put them in his mouth! Little Flirt!He is 10 1/2 pounds, 22 inches long.Size 0-3 month clothes, but transitioning to 3-6 month soon!Size 1 diapers.He smiles all the time.He plays with his toys and is learning how to grab them and put them in his mouth.He is taking 4.5 ounces every 4 hours.He still sleeps from 8:30 p.m-7:30 a.m.He goes to therapy twice a week to help with his development. (physical therapy and occupational)He had a CT scan at his 4 month check up- it showed some fluid outside his brain, but there is no concern there, and they will watch it and assume it will go away on its own.His acid reflux has gotten SO much better.I can't wait to see his personality continue to develop!We are praising the Lord for such a healthy baby!

Also this week, was my birthday! I had a great time with so many great friends (and some were missing)! Here are a few pictures:Me, Leah (my sis), and Shannon

Amy, Me, Leah, Amy

My mom, me, and Amber

Aubrey, Kara, me,and Katie

And....as I am closing this blog post, I just have to put this on here just because it might be the sweetest thing in this whole world! He was snoozin' away!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

We always knew we would use the name Asa, whether it was for the first or middle name. I love it. It is very different and not too many people have heard of it, but I love it because of the many great men in our family that he was named after.During the Holiday's (which I never posted pictures from), we were able to see Joseph's Grandfather (Asa Ray). We don't know how far the name "Asa" goes back in his family, but at least about 5 generations. Here is a picture of 4 generations of "Asa's".

We also got to look through some of Joseph's baby pictures. He is 6 months in this picture. At times, it's crazy how much they look alike!! The big head gives it away!!! :)

Asa is already 3 1/2 months old! He is starting to be so alert and smiling a lot!!He has BIG blue eyes and BIG chunky cheeks! AND....you see that hair coming in on top?!?!? I promise it's there!!!! :) All my good pictures are on my phone, so here are some of the ones I have taken with my good camera:

Flirting!

Looking like his daddy!And sometimes like his mommy... very few times!

A few fun things about Asa:

- He is about 10 1/2 pounds.- He will be 4 months in just 2 weeks! Crazy!- He takes 3 naps a day (2 big, one small)- He goes to bed around 8:30 and sleeps until about 7:30- He is in size 1 diapers, and fitting nicely in his 0-3 month clothes, and maybe a few newborn things still.-He is smiling a lot and noticing his toys. He gets frustrated that his hand wont grab onto any of them.-He loves to be cuddled and held. He is perfectly content just laying on your chest for the whole day. (I take all I can get, because I know it won't last forever).-He still has acid reflux and HATES to be in any other position other than upright.-He is still on iron supplements for his anemia. (he will get checked at his 4 month appt.)-He is starting therapy 2x a week in order to catch him up to his age. He is 3 months, but his "adjusted age" is only 2 months (almost), which is the age of which his development level is on.-He has no other health issues for being pre-mature which is such a BLESSING!

I can't wait to see his little personality develop more and more. He is getting out of that "newborn" stage and moving to a little baby boy! Does that make sense? He is our little miracle baby and I'm so proud to be his momma!!!

I have been married to my high school sweet heart for 5 years. We have a sweet little boy named Asa, who was born on October 28, 2010. I own a cosmetic boutique called Glo, and love makeup and sharing my passion with others. I am now a full time stay at home mom, but still do wedding makeup on the weekends. Hopefully, through this, I can make some new "blog friends" as well as share new makeup ideas, my life as a mom, and any other things that come to mind. :)